2018 Summer Player Health and Safety Intern / Pro Sports

National Football League

Must have completed a minimum of three years in an accredited four-year college/university degree program OR currently enrolled in a Masters or MBA program

A minimum GPA of at least 3.0. Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested

Some prior internship and/or work experience is preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated interest in working in professional sports

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of the internship.

Completion of this application assumes eligibility to work in the United States.

Job DescriptionNFL Summer Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Though interns work within specific departments, they are able to explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities.

Internship Details:

The Player Health and Safety Intern will be responsible for the following tasks/projects:

Assist with the on-boarding of physicians participating in the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) program and athletic trainers participating in the ATC spotter program

Assist with education, advocacy and grant programs

Writing assignments for NFL health & safety materials

Research projects involving health-related information, medical research, and other areas

Coordinate the receipt and response of health and safety requests/research proposals

Program Details:

The summer program covers a minimum of 8 weeks, from Monday, June 4, 2018 through Friday, July 27, 2018. Please note that some departments may require their interns to work past the official end date. If so, this will be communicated to the applicant during the interview process. Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week. Interns will be paid an hourly rate for their work.

Application Details & Deadline:

In addition to submitting your resume and completing your online profile, you will be required to answer the following essay questions:

How will your participation in this program contribute to your long-term career objectives?

The NFL's core values are Integrity, Resiliency, Respect, and Responsibility to Team. Please choose one of our values, define it in your own words, and give an example of a time that you have exemplified that value in your educational or professional life.

A completed application constitutes the completion and submission of all relevant fields in the profile, including the program specific questions and résumé. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notification. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application.